Challenges in the healthcare supply chain have been exacerbated over the last three years by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has increased costs and decreased product availability worldwide. 

Jeremy Riley, CEO of Titusville, Fla.-based GML Healthcare Consulting, joined Becker's to discuss the disruptions of the ASC industry. 

Supply chain issues, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, are still hurting ASCs' bottom line. 

Medline has been tapped as the exclusive provider of medical and surgical supplies for Boston-based Mass General Brigham's healthcare network, including for its ASCs. 

Here are the supply chain updates ASC leaders need to know this week.

Warehouse and distribution center storage prices are up 11 percent year over year, putting more pressure on the U.S. supply chain and consumer costs, according to a Feb. 13 report from CNBC.

The new Veterans Affairs Corpus Christi (Texas) Outpatient Clinic is now aiming for a summer 2023 opening following vendor delays due to a backed up supply chain, according to a Feb. 4 report from local news station KIII-TV. 

Below are eight supply chain updates for ASC leaders reported by Becker's since Jan. 25:

Here are eight supply chain updates for ASC leaders to know that have been reported by Becker's since Jan. 17:

Here are 10 supply chain updates for ASC leaders that have been reported by Becker's since Jan. 11.

Here are nine supply chain updates for ASC leaders to know that have been reported by Becker's since Jan. 4.

Here are eight supply chain updates reported by Becker's since Dec. 21:

Atorvastatin calcium makes up 2.8 percent of outpatient prescription medication claims, according to a Dec. 30 report from Definitive Healthcare. 

Here are eight supply chain updates for ASC leaders reported by Becker's since Dec. 20:

Valencia, Calif.-based Advanced Biologics has agreed to pay over $12 million for allegedly violating the False Claims Act by misleading federal programs regarding radio-frequency emissions generated by cochlear implants, according to a Dec. 20 report from the Justice Department.

From a purchase cap on pediatric medications to new flu treatment protocol, here are 13 supply chain updates for ASC leaders to know reported by Becker's since Dec. 13:

Here are 11 supply chain updates for ASC leaders to know reported by Becker's since Dec. 6:

Case numbers have long recovered since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but ASC leaders are still struggling with supply costs as they compete for contracts with the deep pockets of hospitals and health systems. 

Here are 15 supply chain updates for ASC leaders to know reported by Becker's since Nov. 29:

Here are five supply chain updates reported by Becker's since Nov. 23: